Review: When Twilight Breaks

When Twilight Breaks by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 💛💛💛💛💛

No matter how dark the world became, there would always be some light, some music, some hope.

Oh, this was such a good book - not a lot of books will make me give up my sleep. From the beginning of the book, there was this imminent danger feeling hanging over Evelyn and Peter, even though the start of the book was a bit slower pace. But oh, around 56% the pace was full out sprinting - there was scenes where I held my breath, wanted to shout at a character to not trust someone and was scared for Evelyn and Peter.

I've read a few WW2 book, and most was during the worst time more towards the end. This was the first book which I've read which was more at the start of Hitler's horrid reign and it was refreshing to see how small changes added to this big war - I always wondered how people could not see what was happening. I feel like the author did a great job with the historical thread.

Clouds may conceal them, but they're still there. Even in the darkest night, the stars always shine.

Peter and Evelyn - this was probably one of the best romances I've read in a while. I loved them individually, especially Evelyn who had to fight for her own success in a man's world and Peter who saw her and gave her the support she needed. They were great together as well and I loved their friendship.

Highly recommended to fans of Historical romance.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

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Munich, 1938. Evelyn Brand is an American foreign correspondent as determined to prove her worth in a male-dominated profession as she is to expose the growing tyranny in Nazi Germany. To do so, she must walk a thin line. If she offends the government, she could be expelled from the country--or worse. If she fails to truthfully report on major stories, she'll never be able to give a voice to the oppressed--and wake up the folks back home.

In another part of the city, American graduate student Peter Lang is working on his PhD in German. Disillusioned with the chaos in the world due to the Great Depression, he is impressed with the prosperity and order of German society. But when the brutality of the regime hits close, he discovers a far better way to use his contacts within the Nazi party--to feed information to the shrewd reporter he can't get off his mind.

This electric standalone novel from fan-favorite Sarah Sundin puts you right at the intersection of pulse-pounding suspense and heart-stopping romance.

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About the author:

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of When Twilight Breaks (February 2021),The Land Beneath Us (2020), The Sky Above Us (2019) and The Sea Before Us (2018), as well as the Waves of Freedom, Wings of the Nightingale series, and Wings of Glory series. Her novel The Land Beneath Us was a 2020 Christy Award finalist, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, The Sea Before Us received the 2019 Reader's Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love. Both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years."

A mother of three, Sundin lives in northern California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference.

Review: The Sky Above Us

The Sky Above Us by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

This is the second series I'm reading written by Sarah Sundin, and I enjoy the way she writes the series about the same subject, with this series, the events building up to D-day in WW2), but how each book brings the main character's POV to that event.

I would suggest reading this series in order, to avoid some spoilers, but also to get the full picture and build up to the characters in the way I think the author intended.

So, we met Adler in the life changing opening scene in book 1, and from Wyatt's story, the reader has an idea of what happened to Adler, but how wrong we are to think we know everything! A few twists and surprised (or not so surprising) revelations kept this reader engaged.

Oh Adler. He is that rough, bad boy type of character, but you just know so much more to give. And I was not wrong. His character growth and road to redemption was one of loss, wrong choices, and heartbreak. I loved how he learned to be the best pilot in every season.

I could symphonize with Violet, since I've seen a lot of my own growth in her journey - learning not to judge on her ideas of what the mission field is and to learn to listen to God's will for her life and not what others think God's will is for her life.

The action and suspense peaked at the right moments, with some obvious villains to dislike and not so obvious which caught me by surprise.

Forgiveness without reconciliation would be like barbecue without the sauce—nourishing, but not the full savory delight.

My favourite secondary character was hands down, Nick. He played a vital role in both Adler and Violet's journey and a classic example of dynamite comes in small packages! I was scared throughout the book that something will happen to him - you will have to read to see if I was right or not.

So much more to say about this book and series, but for now will just end with saying that I can't wait to read Clay's story. Because after seeing Wyatt and Adler's POV of the day which cause a break in the brothers' relationship, I'm expecting a heart-breaking story about forgiveness and reconciliation in the final book of the series!

Review: Book1 The Sea Before Us 

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Numbed by grief and harboring shameful secrets, Lt. Adler Paxton ships to England with the US 357th Fighter Group in 1943. Determined to become an ace pilot, Adler battles the German Luftwaffe in treacherous dogfights in the skies over France as the Allies struggle for control of the air before the D-day invasion.

Violet Lindstrom wanted to be a missionary, but for now she serves in the American Red Cross, where she arranges entertainment for the men of the 357th in the Aeroclub on base and sets up programs for local children. Drawn to the mysterious Adler, she enlists his help with her work and urges him to reconnect with his family after a long estrangement.

Despite himself, Adler finds his defenses crumbling when it comes to Violet. But D-day draws near. And secrets can't stay buried forever.

Bestselling author Sarah Sundin returns readers to the shores of Normandy, this time in the air, as the second Paxton brother prepares to face the past--and the most fearsome battle of his life.

About the author:

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of Until Leaves Fall in Paris (February 2022), When Twilight Breaks (2021), (2020), the Sunrise at Normandy series, and three more WWII series. Her novels have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist. When Twilight Breaks and The Land Beneath Us were Christy Award finalists, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, and both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years."

A mother of three, Sundin lives in California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference.

Review: The Sea Before Us

The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

The start of this book was surprising, emotional and set the back story for this whole series.
I love how this series will focus on three brothers, all involved in a different part of D-Day: Sea, Air and Land.

Sarah Sundin again delivered a WW2 story rich with historical facts and so much research which was evident in the detail included in these pages. Some was so detailed that it went a bit over my head, but at the same time, I could see the destroyer patrolling the water and gunning down enemy guns.

The Characters: They were flawed, made some decisions which was frustrating at times, but understandable when you delve deeper. Dorothy was a bit more frustrating with her love triangle, but I also appreciated her character growth mainly because she had to learn about her own worth. Wyatt was gentle, but the perfect prodigal who had to learn about self-forgiveness.

My favourite scene(s) was the ones with the bread analogy.

There was a lot of twists which was unexpected and added to a captivating read.

I look forward to continue the story about the brothers.

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In 1944, American naval officer Lt. Wyatt Paxton arrives in London to prepare for the Allied invasion of France. He works closely with Dorothy Fairfax, a "Wren" in the Women's Royal Naval Service. Dorothy pieces together reconnaissance photographs with thousands of holiday snapshots of France--including those of her own family's summer home--in order to create accurate maps of Normandy. Maps that Wyatt will turn into naval bombardment plans.

As the two spend concentrated time together in the pressure cooker of war, their deepening friendship threatens to turn to love. Dorothy must resist its pull. Her bereaved father depends on her, and her heart already belongs to another man. Wyatt too has much to lose. The closer he gets to Dorothy, the more he fears his efforts to win the war will destroy everything she has ever loved.

The tense days leading up to the monumental D-Day landing blaze to life under Sarah Sundin's practiced pen with this powerful new series.

About the author:

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of Until Leaves Fall in Paris (February 2022), When Twilight Breaks (2021), (2020), the Sunrise at Normandy series, and three more WWII series. Her novels have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist. When Twilight Breaks and The Land Beneath Us were Christy Award finalists, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, and both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years."

A mother of three, Sundin lives in California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference.

Review: The Land Beneath Us

The Land Beneath Us by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

I really liked Wyatt and Adler's stories and was excited for Clay's as well.

I loved how the author linked the three books together in each book, with flash backs to the day everything changed, how the brothers service in the war brought their paths to cross which was unexpected, not always the right time, but important in their road to reconciliation.

Clay was a character who did not shy away from what he wanted, fighting for his place, but he was also caring and looked out for others. Yet, he still had to grow and had to deal with unforgiveness he did not realise he still had to face.

Leah was a character, solid in her faith and who rise above circumstances and events thanks to her relationship with God. Her strong character and values won over acquaintances and turned them into friends. I do feel that Leah did work through traumatic events to smoothly, but I think it might be because the story was more focused on the men's internal struggles and growth.

This was a strong series and final book in the stories, bring everything together and giving the readers the HEA they were hoping for.

*I listened to the audiobook on Scribd.*

Review: Book1 The Sea Before Us 

Review: Book2 The Sky Above US        

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In 1943, Private Clay Paxton trains hard with the U.S. Army Rangers at Camp Forrest, Tennessee, determined to do his best in the upcoming Allied invasion of France. With his future stolen by his brothers' betrayal, Clay has only one thing to live for—fulfilling the recurring dream of his death.

Leah Jones works as a librarian at Camp Forrest, longing to rise above her orphanage upbringing and belong to the community, even as she uses her spare time to search for her real family—the baby sisters she was separated from so long ago.

After Clay saves Leah's life from a brutal attack, he saves her virtue with a marriage of convenience. When he ships out to train in England for D-Day, their letters bind them together over the distance. But can a love strong enough to overcome death grow between them before Clay's recurring dream comes true?

About the author:

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of Until Leaves Fall in Paris (February 2022), When Twilight Breaks (2021), (2020), the Sunrise at Normandy series, and three more WWII series. Her novels have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist. When Twilight Breaks and The Land Beneath Us were Christy Award finalists, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, and both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years."

A mother of three, Sundin lives in California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference.

Review: Until Leaves Fall in Paris

Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

Sarah Sundin again provided an emotional and captivating story set in France during WW2. Every time I read a novel by this author, I learn about a different aspect of WW2. This time I learned about how even though Paris allowed the Germans to invade peacefully, the French still resisted in a quieter, underground way.

At first I was a bit irritated with how Lucie treated Paul, but as the story slowly developed, Lucie did redeem herself. I loved Josie and her "stone-monsters" and how good Lucie and Josie connected.

Paul, I loved him and how he just took the judgment of everyone with integrity though he felt the rejection and loss of friends, especially for his little girl.

The story is beautifully written and for 80% it was slowly developing which matched well with the events - people living in Paris, quietly doing their small part in resisting the Germans, but then the danger grew and the last 20% I was really hoping these characters will be getting their HEA.

I loved that we were able to catch up to Peter and Evelyn from . Each book is a stand alone, even though there is a brief mention of the characters we met in the previous story.

Another great Historical fiction which fans of Sarah Sundin will love.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

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As the Nazis march toward Paris in 1940, American ballerina Lucie Girard buys her favorite English-language bookstore to allow the Jewish owners to escape. Lucie struggles to run Green Leaf Books due to oppressive German laws and harsh conditions, but she finds a way to aid the resistance by passing secret messages between the pages of her books.

Widower Paul Aubrey wants nothing more than to return to the States with his little girl, but the US Army convinces him to keep his factory running and obtain military information from his German customers. As the war rages on, Paul offers his own resistance by sabotaging his product and hiding British airmen in his factory. After they meet in the bookstore, Paul and Lucie are drawn to each other, but she rejects him when she discovers he sells to the Germans. And for Paul to win her trust would mean betraying his mission.

Master of WWII-era fiction Sarah Sundin invites you onto the streets of occupied Paris to discover whether love or duty will prevail.

About the author:

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of When Twilight Breaks (February 2021),The Land Beneath Us (2020), The Sky Above Us (2019) and The Sea Before Us (2018), as well as the Waves of Freedom, Wings of the Nightingale series, and Wings of Glory series. Her novel The Land Beneath Us was a 2020 Christy Award finalist, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, The Sea Before Us received the 2019 Reader's Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love. Both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years."

A mother of three, Sundin lives in northern California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference.

Book Spotlight Fridays! When Twilight Breaks by Sarah Sundin

 

Book Beginnings and Friday56

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader and share a non-spoiler sentence or two.

This week I'm spotlighting a book I just finished:

When Twilight Breaks

About the book:

Munich, 1938. Evelyn Brand is an American foreign correspondent as determined to prove her worth in a male-dominated profession as she is to expose the growing tyranny in Nazi Germany. To do so, she must walk a thin line. If she offends the government, she could be expelled from the country--or worse. If she fails to truthfully report on major stories, she'll never be able to give a voice to the oppressed--and wake up the folks back home.

In another part of the city, American graduate student Peter Lang is working on his PhD in German. Disillusioned with the chaos in the world due to the Great Depression, he is impressed with the prosperity and order of German society. But when the brutality of the regime hits close, he discovers a far better way to use his contacts within the Nazi party--to feed information to the shrewd reporter he can't get off his mind.

This electric standalone novel from fan-favorite Sarah Sundin puts you right at the intersection of pulse-pounding suspense and heart-stopping romance.

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Book Beginnings

Evelyn Brand had done a crack bit of journalism, and she hadn't even had to dress like a man to do so.

Friday 56

Peter awoke in his dark bedroom.  What was that noise?

My thoughts so far

Okay, so I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish this book!  I thought I would only finish this by the weekend, but the book was just too exciting to wait!  So if you want to see my review: Review

Saturday Series Discovery: Sunrise at Normandy

I have read two of Sarah Sundin's trilogies, and I loved both.  It is rich with historical facts and great characters, main characters you get to know and love, but also amazing supporting characters you are not ready to say goodbye to and want a story for them as well!  

The other unique thing for me about the trilogies I have read, was that even though each book featured a different main character with their own unique story, there was overlapping of events in each book, and you get the a different POV of that event.

Apart from the fact that this series has the most gorgeous covers, this series featured a family which I love.  A family of brothers!  I just love series which features brothers.  The relationship between brothers is unique and so different to sisters and I love that the strong points and weaker points of such a relationship was featured.

I also enjoyed the redemption and prodigal son story in each book.

I recommend this book to fans of historical fiction.

If you want to find out more about each book, refer to the reviews per the links below:

Review: Book1 The Sea Before Us 

Review: Book2 The Sky Above US 

Review: Book3 The Land Beneath Us

About the author:

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of Until Leaves Fall in Paris (February 2022), When Twilight Breaks (2021), (2020), the Sunrise at Normandy series, and three more WWII series. Her novels have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist. When Twilight Breaks and The Land Beneath Us were Christy Award finalists, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, and both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years."

A mother of three, Sundin lives in California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference.

Review: When Tides Turn

When Tides Turn by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 💛💛💛

Tess is one character we met in book one of this series and which showed a lot of character growth through the series. I enjoyed her redemption story.

Dan, we also met in book one of the series, but we did not know much about him. I enjoyed pulling away the layers to get to the true Dan.

The mystery around the French spies was interesting and intriguing, but not the most captivating of the series.

I did enjoy this final book and the series.

Review book 1: Through Waters Deep

Review book 2: Anchor in the Storm


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Tess Beaumont is tired of being thought of as just a pretty face. Eager to do her part for the war effort, she joins the Navy's newly established WAVES program for women. Perhaps there she can convince people that there is more to her than meets the eye.

Lt. Dan Avery has been using his skills in the fight against German U-boats and hoping to make admiral. The last thing he wants to see on his radar is a girl like Tess. Convinced that romance will interfere with his goals, Dan is determined to stay the course, no matter how intriguing a distraction Tess is.

But love, like war, is unpredictable. When Dan is shipped out at the peak of the Battle of the Atlantic, he finds himself torn between his lifelong career goals and his desire to help the beguiling Tess root out a possible spy on shore. Could this fun-loving glamour girl really be the one?

About the author:

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of When Twilight Breaks (February 2021),The Land Beneath Us (2020), The Sky Above Us (2019) and The Sea Before Us (2018), as well as the Waves of Freedom, Wings of the Nightingale series, and Wings of Glory series. Her novel The Land Beneath Us was a 2020 Christy Award finalist, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, The Sea Before Us received the 2019 Reader's Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love. Both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years."

A mother of three, Sundin lives in northern California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference.

Review: A Memory Between Us

A Memory Between Us by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

This was another great WW2 story delivered by Sarah Sundin.

Jack Novak is a charmer and a leader, but his struggles with arrogance kept him from of a life of fullness. I enjoyed how the people in his life knew when to step up and show him how his attitude can affect his relationships and his career. He had a lot of character growth to go through.

Ruth with her tainted heartbreaking past also had to deal with her worth in God's eyes. And she had to learn when to trust and stand strong when others wanted to subdue her.

Beth's was my favourite secondary character, and my heart broke for her a few times.

This story kept me engaged and at the edge of my seat with all the danger the characters found themselves in.

*I listened to the audiobook on Scribd.*

Review: A Distant Melody


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Major Jack Novak has never failed to meet a challenge--until he meets army nurse Lieutenant Ruth Doherty. When Jack lands in the army hospital after a plane crash, he makes winning Ruth's heart a top priority mission. But he has his work cut out for him. Not only is Ruth focused on her work in order to support her orphaned siblings back home, she carries a shameful secret that keeps her from giving her heart to any man. Can Jack break down her defenses? Or are they destined to go their separate ways?

A Memory Between Us is the second book in the WINGS OF GLORY series, which follows the three Novak brothers, B-17 bomber pilots with the US Eighth Air Force stationed in England during World War II.

About the author:

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of When Twilight Breaks (February 2021),The Land Beneath Us (2020), The Sky Above Us (2019) and The Sea Before Us (2018), as well as the Waves of Freedom, Wings of the Nightingale series, and Wings of Glory series. Her novel The Land Beneath Us was a 2020 Christy Award finalist, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, The Sea Before Us received the 2019 Reader's Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love. Both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years."

A mother of three, Sundin lives in northern California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference.

Review: Blue Skies Tomorrow

Blue Skies Tomorrow by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

The third and final book in the series was an emotional roller coaster.

Ray had so many insecurities and concerns about the fact that he was placed on desk duty instead of going to combat. His feelings for Helen pushed him to go beyond his own boundaries.

Helen had a difficult and troubled story. The author and narrator did a wonderful job in showing the readers her struggle to remain the dutiful widow while facing the truth about her abusive past. There was one scene where she came undone before Ray which was so raw and honest, I think I was holding my breath while reading.

Though I had faith that Ray and Helen would have a happy ending, I was not sure since Helen made decisions which would take her further away from Ray.

I enjoyed how the book started a bit back in time to overlink with scenes we already read in book one and two, just from a different angle.

*I listened to the audiobook on Everand.*

Review: A Distant Melody

Review: A Memory Between Us


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In a time of peril, can they find the courage to confront their fears and embrace a love that lasts?

When her husband becomes a casualty of the war in the Pacific, Helen Carlisle throws herself into volunteering for the war effort to conceal her feelings. But keeping up appearances as the grieving widow of a hometown hero is taking its toll. Soon something is going to give.

Lt. Raymond Novak prefers the pulpit to the cockpit. His stateside job training B-17 pilots allows him the luxury of a personal life--and a convenient excuse to ignore his deepest fear. When the beautiful Helen catches his eye and captures his heart, he is determined to win her hand.

But when Ray and Helen are called upon to step out in faith and put their reputations and their lives on the line, can they meet the challenges that face them? And can their young love survive until blue skies return?

Filled with drama, daring, and all the romance of the WWII era, Blue Skies Tomorrow is the captivating final book in the popular Wings of Glory series.

About the author:

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of When Twilight Breaks (February 2021),The Land Beneath Us (2020), The Sky Above Us (2019) and The Sea Before Us (2018), as well as the Waves of Freedom, Wings of the Nightingale series, and Wings of Glory series. Her novel The Land Beneath Us was a 2020 Christy Award finalist, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, The Sea Before Us received the 2019 Reader's Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love. Both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years."

A mother of three, Sundin lives in northern California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference.

Review: Embers in the London Sky

Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

Embers in the London Sky had a slow start for me, meeting all the characters and getting to know the people behind the characters – their dreams, ambitions and just what makes them who they are.

Aleida showed how strong of a woman she is, stepping up and working among the refugees and fighting for the children send away for safety, while recovering from an abusive relationship and searching for her son.

Hugh was a charming hero with his own vulnerability, failings, and weaknesses. But he quickly won over this reader and others through his appeal and personality.

I enjoyed the developing relationship between Aleida and Hugh, deepening as trust grew between them. The story line with Aleida’s son was difficult as a mom to read, but I also suspected that it won’t be as easy and finding him and all is well.

The pace picked up about the same time that the Germans dropped more bombs on London, and it was possible that a serial killer was targeting those fighting for refugees.

This was another great WW2 story by Sarah Sundin, featuring a topic I have not read a lot about yet – refugee children sent away by parents for their own safety.

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As the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940, Aleida van der Zee Martens escapes to London to wait out the Occupation. Separated from her three-year-old son, Theo, in the process, the young widow desperately searches for her little boy even as she works for an agency responsible for evacuating children to the countryside.

When German bombs set London ablaze, BBC radio correspondent Hugh Collingwood reports on the Blitz, eager to boost morale while walking the fine line between truth and censorship. But the Germans are not the only ones Londoners have to fear as a series of murders flame up amid the ashes.

The deaths hit close to home for Hugh, and Aleida needs his help to locate her missing son. As they work together, they grow closer and closer, both to each other and the answers they seek. But with bombs falling and continued killings, they may be running out of time.

About the author:

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of When Twilight Breaks (February 2021),The Land Beneath Us (2020), The Sky Above Us (2019) and The Sea Before Us (2018), as well as the Waves of Freedom, Wings of the Nightingale series, and Wings of Glory series. Her novel The Land Beneath Us was a 2020 Christy Award finalist, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, The Sea Before Us received the 2019 Reader's Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love. Both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years."

A mother of three, Sundin lives in northern California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference.

Review: A Distant Melody

A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin
My rating: 💛💛💛💛💛

This was another great WW2 story by Sarah Sundin. Being her first novel, this was at a high standard. I had such a great time with Allie and Walter and their story.

Sometimes you meet two people (fictional or real) and just know they are meant to be. That was the feeling when Allie and Walter first met, however, War and family expectations threw a few challenges at them.

I loved how faith was such an integral part of the story and how Allie was woken in the evenings or early mornings to pray for Walt.

There were times where I was worried that they will not get their HEA.

I loved meeting Walt’s family and am looking forward to getting to know his brothers in this series.

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Will a chance meeting in a time of war change her life forever?

Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval - even marry a man she doesn't love. While Allie has nearly resigned herself to that fate, Lt. Walter Novak - fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with women - takes his last furlough at home in California before being shipped overseas.

Walt and Allie meet and begin a correspondence that will change their lives. As letters fly between Walt's muddy bomber base in England and Allie's mansion in an orange grove, their friendship binds them together. But can they untangle the secrets, commitments, and expectations that keep them apart?

Book 1 in the Wings of Glory series, A Distant Melody is an exciting and tender story of love, courage, and sacrifice during World War II.

About the author:

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. She is the bestselling author of When Twilight Breaks (February 2021),The Land Beneath Us (2020), The Sky Above Us (2019) and The Sea Before Us (2018), as well as the Waves of Freedom, Wings of the Nightingale series, and Wings of Glory series. Her novel The Land Beneath Us was a 2020 Christy Award finalist, The Sky Above Us won the 2020 Carol Award, The Sea Before Us received the 2019 Reader's Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love. Both Through Waters Deep and When Tides Turn were named to Booklist's "101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years."

A mother of three, Sundin lives in northern California and teaches Sunday school and women's Bible studies. She enjoys speaking to community, church, and writers' groups. Sarah serves as Co-Director for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference.